"We have a season off and we have a year's hiatus, solely because I imagine our storyline is up to the end of the books," he said.

The break will allow Nairn, a part-time DJ, more time to focus on his side venture — hosting themed dance parties he calls Rave of Thrones. "I get my year off now to do Rave of Thrones and gallivant all over the world," he told Yahoo.